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National Republican., 1887-05-30

praise for Its success, but is has moro work
to do. It has TO carry out the plan which
the projectors had in view when the original
idea was conceived, and that is to have
national drill every year Of the nations
militia, in national camp, where the best
trained soldiers of each state and territory,
selected and certified by the governors
as the best, shall be ordered into camp,
furnished with transportation, quarters,and
rations by the national government, and
given national medals.
This is the duty that remains for the ex-
ecutive committee Of the National Drill to
perform. 1t should retain its organization
until Congress meets, and unite with the
citizen soldiers OF the country to procure
the passage Of law providing for such a
permanent camp at or near the great ma
tlonal cemetery, where each year portion
Of the grand army Of citizen soldiers shall
be mobilizcd under the command Of the
general Of the army. Then the executive
committee can disband and carry with 1t
from the people Of Washington and the
country the mandate, "Well done, good
and faithful servants," for you are the
founders and fathers Of the National Com.
petitive Drill and camp system.
National Republican., 1887-05-30
A RARE OFFERING.

Notwithstanding the ex-
traordinary demand there
has been within the last few
days for those Elegant Suits
for Gentlemen that we are
selling at $15 each, there
must necessarily be some
who have not seen them,
and those "some" intending
purchasers too. Well, gen.
tlemen, all we have to say
is the supply is almost un-
limited, for, anticipating
just such a rush, we made
ample preparations to meet
it. We knew what excep-
tional values those Suits
were before we announced
them. We knew that
Washington1ans are poo
pie of keen discernment,
quick to see and recognize
a good thing when its in
sight, and therefore when
they see such values as we
are offering in Cheviots,
Worsteds, Serges, Cassi-
meres, Tweeds, Cheviot-
eens, and Homespuns in
every shape and shade and
style and pattern that fash.
ion has decreed is fit to
wear at $l5 a suit, they are
not apt to hesitate about
securing one, especially
when the perfect fitting
qualities of each and every
suit they may try on is ap-
parent. There's no argu-
ment necessary on the part
Of the salesman to convince
a Washingtonian that such
values were never offered
in these parts before. In
this Offering of Splendid
Suitings at $l5 a suit we
demonstrate the absolute
folly of paying so-called
merchant tailors---sample
peddlers we call them---
from $40 to SIS more for a
suit no better in material,
much poorer in trimming,
and outside the range of
comparison in tone, style,
snap, fit, and finish. Look
these incompatible Sl5
Suits over before buying.
They are here to be seen.
| Saks and CoIlps[ly,
National Republican., 1887-05-30

Adding to this sum those already given,
that is, S265, ,6s1 800, which Mr.. Manning says
should be deducted, and SIG, ,7s3, ,651 Of de-
stroyed currency, we would have $954, ,S14,-
045 to deduct from the aggregate" OF
$1,747,651 ,525 to secure the met circula-
tion," leaving only S792, ,s36,5s0. But these
would not be the correct figures, for Mr..
Manning was wrong when he said all "the
gold and silver certificates should be
deducted" to arrive at the circulation.
The gold and silver certificates not In the
treasury were legitimate part of the crcu-
lation, and these amounted to $1e4, ,160 600,
making the actual net circulation at that
time about 1856, ,997,1S0.
Since July /, 1886, up to May 1, 1887, the
gold in the treasury increased from $685.
100000 to $275, 200, 900, withdrawal from
circulation of $i?,oO0,OOO, while the silver
decreased in the treasury from 1896, 100000
to $2l0,000,0 900, an addition to the circula-
ton Of $26,000,0OO, making total dimlnu-
ton Of the coin circulation Of $17,500,000.
In addition to this $67,500.00O of the bank
circulation was withdrawn, making n total
reduction Of SS5,000,000. But there was
$4,000, 900 in gold and $50, 900 900 In silver
certificates, total of $685. 900, making
the actual reduction of the money In circu-
lattOn about $4,000, 900, and leaving the
amount in active use on the 1st Of May at
about $03s, 100000.
These figures prove what was said in the
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN, on the 9th instant,
that at the beginning Of the next fiscal year
the actual circulating medium Of the coun-
try would be less than 5000, 100000.
1t is an admitted fact that if Congress
meets In December at the regular time It
will be impossible to pass any measure for
the reduction Of the revenue before the 1st
Of April. That means nine months, daring
which the treasury will absorb money to the
amount Of at least Sl0O,O00,0OO, possibly
more.
And that means a contraction greater
than the commerce of the country can pos
sibly endure.
National Republican., 1887-05-30

If the executive committee of the Ma
tlonal Drill should desire, as has been sug-
gestcd, to give all the citizens of Washing
ton the opportunity to witness the grand
representation OF the great naval battle,
doubtless the Secretary of War, and Col
Wilson, in charge Of public buildings ana
grounds, will permit the committee to re-
tain the drill grounds for day or two for
that purpose
National Republican., 1887-05-30

CAPT. GRIFFIN shows that the street
cleaning contractor was fined $7OO one
month for not properly performing his
duties as contractor. Was that $500 ex.
pended In cleaning the streets that the con
tractor failed TO cleanP
National Republican., 1887-05-30
The Actual Circulation.

Mr.. Manning, as secretary Of the Treas
ury, made report to Congress Of the finan-
cial condition Of the country on the LIST Of
July, 1886, in which he stated that the ag-
gregate circulation OF the country at that
time was 81, 1881 ,525. This aggregate
was made up of the following items, and
will be found in table 2, page 80, volume /,
Of the Report of the Secretary Of the Treas
National Republican., 1887-05-30

The sword OF the angel of death which
has been suspended by a hair over Maj.
Ben: Perley Poore for week past has
fallen, and the spirit of Maj. Poore has
passed away. No one who knew him but
will miss the genial friend, the witty com
panion,
National Republican., 1887-05-30

H5-Parties leaving the city during the heated
term can have the DAILY NATIONAL REPUBLIC
CAN mailed to their address by sending their
directions TO the business office at the low
price of5O centsa n month, prepaid, including
postage By this means they will have daily
information of what is transplrlng at Washing
National Republican., 1887-05-30

MORE people passed over the Aqueduet
bridge yesterday than in any one day since
Decoration Day OF last year. The announce
ment that It had been repaired by the
Grand Army OF the Republic for to-day's
uses by pedestrians who desire to go to
Arlington brought out thousands OF
persons,
National Republican., 1887-05-30

There is note to this table which says
"the aggregate circulation should be re-
duced by the total amount Of gold, silver,
and legal tender certificates, to obtain the
net circulation, as the funds which these
certificates represent are also included in the
aggregate" These certificates amounted
to $265, ,651 800, and 1t would have been easy
for Mr.. Manning to have excluded them
from his table, and thus given what he
states was the correct amount, that Is,
$1,4si ,679,635.
But Mr.. Manning would be compelled
to go much further to arrive at the amount
of money In actual circulation. The first
items to take utwould have been the com
pound interest notes, demand notes, one
and two year notes of 1868, and state bank
circulation amounting to $i53630, as. no
such money is in eris,ence. This is also
true of the "fractional currency" Sl5,-
5000 which because 1t has not been pre-
sented for redemption is counted as In cir
culation, when Mr.. Manning and every one
else knows that It has long since been de-
stroyed. and that 1t does not exist.
The next items to be deducted would be
as follows:
National Republican., 1887-05-30
SALE OF THE ALEXANDRIA AND
, WASHINGTON RAILROAD.

y WAsHiNGToN RAILROAD.
By virtue and under authority Of decree
rendered by the circuit court of the United
States for the eastern district Of Virginia on
the 9th day Of April, 1881, in the ehancery
and Washington Railroad Company and 9TH
ers therein depending, the undersigned,
master OF said court and the commissioner ap-
pointed by said decree to make sale OF the
property therein described, will expose to sale
at public auction in fr ont OF the custom house
building, on st. Asaph street, In the city Of
Gkb&Y ThE E aA 1SII R GS S ne
AIEXANDRfA AND WAsHINGTON RAIL.
ROAD COMPANY, except the M fund d, now , or
ceiyer In said cause and debts due said COM
pany.
and Washington Railroad Company consists
of q double track railroad, from point In the
county of Alexandria, state of Virginia, oppo-
site the city OF Washington, D.. o.; near the
junction, in said county, two single tracks
from st. Asaph junction into the city of Alex
andria, one passing through Horny street 10
street to Princess street, with side tracks, turn
outs, &c. A complete schedule of tho prop
erty of said company Is contained In the mas
ter's report on file among the papers In said
cause.
Terms of sale-casn as to tha following sums
viz: $50, ,6l0,27. with interest thereon at the
rate of G per cent per annum from January
u, 1882. until paid; s6O,oOo. with interest
threeon at the rate of Q per cent. per annum
from July 1, 1867, until paid; $4,000, with tn-
terest thereon at the rate Of per cent. per an;
with interest upon all OF the half yearly cou--
pons of s55 each, attached to eich of said
bonds, and on each running from the 22d day
Of July, 1852, 70 the 22d dayef July, 1877, both
ON $50 ,G96.29 part thereof, from September rs,
1889, til paid, and So, 1882, with interest on
s9,51l.1S, part thereof. from September 10,
1888, Till paid, aud as to the residue of the pur
chase money, upon a credit of one. two, and
three years, with interest from day of sale,
evidenced by negotiable notes, the title being
retained under the control OF the court until
tull compliance has been made with the terms
of sale, and until all the money Is paid, and
subject TO resale In case of default. A deposit
of $4,000 will berequired when the property
is struck off. Tho purchaser not TO be let into
the possession ofth property until after the
final ratification Of such sale, and the future
order of the court to that effect
NJ. f. PLEAsANTa,
Master and Commissioner to make sale.
Conveyancing at the cost OF purchaser.
my0-mth8w
National Republican., 1887-05-30

"hsiiNuloN, ~ W, hay -, 1901.
GENERAL ORDERS
I. AS announced by G. o. No. 5, G. s., from
these headquarters, Memorial Day will be OBJ
served on MONDAY, MAY 80.
respective commands at Grand Army Hall. No.
l414 Pennsylvania avenue, at $50 q. IN
promptly. The line will be formed on Penn
sylvania Avenue right resting on 18th st.. and
be in readiness to move at 10 a. m. sharp.
The column will move In sections of eight.
III. Post commanders In forming their lines
will place the uniformed comrades on the right
according to height.
~. All comrades are again earnestly urged
to uniform. Those not uniformed should wear
dark clothes and oil should wear white gloves,
the Grand Army badge being displayed on the
left breast
V. The duty Of every comrade to participate
in the ceremonies of the day is paramount.
and It is hoped that each aud every one will
manifest his allegiance to the Grand Army OF
the Republic and his sacred duty to his dead
comrades, by Joining in the services. A hearty
Invitation is sextended to the citizens, churches
public schools, and Sunday schools. to CO.
VI. The position OF the various organizations
participating in the parade will be announced
hereafter, but posts will take position accord
ing to their number, as heretofore
to Pennsylvania avenue, along the avenue to
High street. Georgetown, aud down High street
to the ferry, where the parade will be dis
missed.
By command of J. B. BURKE, Department
Commander
my2S-2t Assistant Adlutant General.
National Republican., 1887-05-30

The Georgetown and Virginia ferry,
established last March, will be running to-
day, and will carry safely and speedily all
who want to visit Arlington.
National Republican., 1887-05-30
WhrrrD--EmpnoyMrrr.

VITANTED-AT ONCE, 100 Statesmen,
wv good wages, aud steady work. First
class territory open. Apply Immediately TO
J. AUSTIN SHAW, Nurseryman, Rochester,
National Republican., 1887-05-30
wANTrD---HEIP.

Hs- Wants, For Sale, For Rent, Lost and Found,
and PERSONAL four lines or less, only 25 cents for
one insertion; 80 cents for three.
VLTANTED--REs statesmen (;
w pure sonp and nursery stock to con
sumers. s. MoU1soN, Rochester, N. Y. 2.2s
VIJANTED--2G GOOD GRooMs AND OAR
w riage drivers; drivers must be well &C
stand ,Ss1r hnsi1as ,In o nin ~ pGyNEvs
STABLE, l. st., between 10th and 18th SITS. N.
W.. 2tf
uyANTED--AN' EXPERIENCED WHITE
w nurse, under 80, to take care Of two
children, eldest 8 years, youngest 3 months; TO
leave the city in July. Address H. W. g., Re
ences,
National Republican., 1887-05-30

IN TWO DAYS
Just at this season, we naturally
expect that any particular value we
may offer in Laces and Embroid-
cries will Q quickly perceived, AMI
as readily secured. 1t only re-
mains for us 70 state that on
Friday morning we shall place the
following speclalties on sale;
In an Egyptian Lace Flouncing
we have some 45.inch patterns that
have been close sellers at 6s cents
yard. We bought pretty heavily
Of this line-a little too much, SO It
appears-and we will close out the
balance at 80 cents yard.
We have only one dress pattern
remaining from our line Of elegant
Spanish Guipure Lace, As inches
wide. The pattern is very desira-
BILE, so much so that we do not care
to sell it for less than $l:as q
yard. The special value lies in the
fact that but one piece remains.
Whoever buys It win get splendid
dress.
Last season, Colored Oriental
Flouncing was very fashionable.
1t is not SO much worn this year,
and we have four patterns left over
from last spring-four patterns
that are as handsome and desirable
as were ever shown lady Of taste;
too valuable, In fact, to be jobbed
at any startling sacrifice. But they
are not particularly fashionable, 80
we will close them out at SI.s4
ayard. The net is wine colored,
and the embroidery is heavily
worked in ecru and light shade of
brown. tits especially suitable for
q sateen costume. We have the
narrow to match at % cents yard.
We have just opened line Of
new patterns in 45 inch Swiss EN-
broideries. All we can sayis they
areworth the prices; s5e, SOC, Csc:
sl:25, sI:50, sl.e5, sl;so: sl:9s, and
s2;25 yard
1t is unavoidable TO make old
and short lengths In our Swiss En-
broideIies. These uneven pieces
have accumulated. They comprise
goods frem 0 inches to 10 inches
wide, and cut from csc, SOC, and
35c patterns. We would like to
get rid Of thom-bady enough to
say 90 cents yard right through.
Ask the sales ladies to show you
what they are.
We think we can make 1t an OBJ
ject for you to invest In some 45-
inch India Linen Flouncing that
we have, and for which there is
not much demand. The embrold-
cry is black, brown, and deep
shade Of ecru. We have six pieces,
and there are A yards in each piece.
Last season the same goods sold at
$l.4s yard. They are slow sellers
this season at 9s cents yard. To
close out these six pieces we offer
them at 81 full piece.
k*tA*&+Ak
Millinery.
We have just received an invoice
~ IVhita Strau uats ond pnnna,s
National Republican., 1887-05-30
noToMAC RIVER BY DAYLIGHT DUR
IL ING THE NATIONAL DRILL,

miles sail on the beautiful Potomac. See all
points Of historic interest including birthplace
and tomb of George Washington. Three hours
Of the Capital City. These excursions on
THURSDAY, MAY &c; FRIDAY, MAY "a; SAT-
URDAY, MAY 2S; SUNDAY, MAY 20, and
MONDAY, MAY 80, afford the oaly opportunity
of seeing the whole river. Take the swift
palace steamer ARROWeMlTH, which leaves
Seventh street wharf ut S:i5 q. m. sharp Fare,
round trip, only so cents. Dinner and refresh
ments served at hotel and on the steamer.
N. B,-Steamers from this wharf to and from
Alexandria, Va, every hour. Fare, 10 cents.
National Republican., 1887-05-30

u, KURTz JOHNSON. A, 1. JOHNSON.
He JOHNSON BROTHERS.
In addition to our unequaled facilities for
supplying families throughout the District Of
~ COAL AND WOOD.
We arenow prepared 70 supply consumers with
Direct from the Washington Gaslight Com,
pany's Works with promptness and dispatch.
NO CHANGE IN PRICE OR TERMS.
Orders will continue 10 be received ut the
office OF the Washington Gaslight Company
and at the works of the company.
Also for Coke, Coal, and Wood by direct Or
ders or by telephone,
No. 1902 street northwest.
BRANCH OFFICES AND YARDS:
1915 Seventh street northwest.
1740 Pennsylvania avenue northwest.
221 Pennsylvania avenue southeast.
1921 Ninth street northwest.
COS Pennsylvania avenue northwest.
Corner Third and X streets northwest.
WHARVES AND RAILROAD YARD;
Twelfth and Water treetssOuthwest.
N. B.-Liberal terms will be made with all
dealers In fuel In the District OF Columbia.
WE ARE DELIVERING CRUSHED COKE TO
ANY PART OF WASHINGTON
OR GE0AGET0WN--
40 Bushels for $3.50.
25 Bushels for $3.50.
COKE NOT CRUSHED
40 Bushels for 80 90,
2h Bushels for $500,
National Republican., 1887-05-30
MONDAY, MAY 30.
An1nAananfa

Observation-Disclosures Minstrels.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
KERNANs-Mlle. Dorst and NJ. oreste.
EiJou-"Dreams"
TIE MANASSAS sPANoRAMA-15th st. & Ohio av
National Republican., 1887-05-30

nAILY EXCURsIoNs-sALo STEAM
- ers leave hourly from Seventh Street
Ferry Wharf, twelve miles on the Potomac,
for 10 cents. my19.1m
National Republican., 1887-05-30

ncyS7 ATTENTION, COMRADES OF G. A. r
~ The finest regulation hat with cord
and monogram, only 80, worth So; our own
CoMRADE DITTRICHs HAT FACTORY,
my2S-3t 72i 7th st. n. W.
National Republican., 1887-05-30


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National Republican., 1887-05-30

CTEAMER JOHN W. THOMPSON WILL
y. make two trips to Marshall Hall on Deco
ration, Day, MONDAY, MAY 80. Leaves
from the Leary's wharf, foot OF 7th st., at 10 a.
m. and p. M; returning, arrives In Washing
ton at s p. m. Music, dancing aud excellent
dinner Eare, round trip, 25 cents. 1t
National Republican., 1887-05-30
ARTHUR BURT & CO.,
1911 f STREET N. W.
AUorIoN SALES:
NrOnA CHAIRS AT AUCTION.

VIII be sold TUESDAY MORNING, MAY 81,
commencing at 10 o'clock, at the National
ZOO CHAIRS,
In lots to suit.
DUNOANSON BROS,
iny30.2t AuctiOncers
National Republican., 1887-05-30
Saks and Company,
The Peoples Clothiers,
Seventh St. and Market Space,
SPECIAL NOTICES

sHEADQUARTERs DEPARTMENT OF
~ THE POTOMAC,
GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC,
WASHINGTON, d. c.. May rs, 1887.
National Republican., 1887-05-30
UNIVERSITY, 1887.
The annual closing exercises will take place
EXCURSIONS. .

T,XouRsIoNs TO GLYMoNT.
ID THE STEAMER PILOT BOY
VIII make two trips to Glymont starting from
SherifTs wharf, foot of 7th st. j. W., on MON
DAY, MAY 30, Decoration Day. The boat will
leave at 10 a. m. and at 2:S0 p. m. Round
trip, 30 cents.
No liquor sold on boat or grounds. Tickets
pany. G02 Pa. ave. N. W., where the boat can
be chartered.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-11-30
Filed for Record.

The following described instruments
have been fled for record in the
County Recorders Office during the
past two days:
Attachment -kirken1all, Jones &
Co, vs.. NJ. II Lipman-The Lookout
mining claim, to secure the payment
of Sl2l5, with interest from October
l, 1887, at the rate OF 10 per cent.
per annum.
Deed.--Donald Mckay to Martin
Curran-An undivided half interest
in the Arctic and Antartic claims, on
the East Fork Of Wood River. Con.
sideration, $3.50.
Deed.-Arthur Swan t. John b
Graham ct Am undivided one.
third interest in the Captain Jack
claim, in the Mineral Hill Mining
District.
Power OF Atiorney.---Israel Boucher
to 7. f. P,cotte.- Authorizing the
latter to sell, lease, give or convey
title to all of the formers personal
and real property in the United States
of America.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-11-30
THAT VAuNTED LAND POLICY,

Portland Oregonian,l
a suggestive fact may be submitted
to the attention Of those who have
been SO loudly praising "the land
policy of the administration" Will
this praise always goes the boast that
''the administration has restored H.
lions Of acres of land to the public
domain" Now, in fact, no land has
been restored to the public domain
Commissioners Sparks undertook to
set aside or nul!ify grants to railroads,
and private entries also, OF very large
areas of land. /, was assumed that
these lands had been "res,orrd," and
a great noise has been made over it,
But the persistence of Sparks in this
matter, his disregard oil law and his
refusal to carry out the instructions
his otiicia! superior, have caused him
to he "hred out" of the General Land
Office. That is, the administration
has repudiated the policy for which,
it has been so warmly praised by its
partisans.
The "land reform" policy Of the
administration, therefore, has faile
as completely as its civil service pol
icy. Great is humhug! 1t SOM =
what stirs curiosity, also, to note the
fact that Democratic organs which
heretofore lave been loud in their
praises of the land policy of the ad-
ministratior, rs carried on by Sparks,
have now turned squarely not onl,
against Sparks, but against the pol
icy. The St. Louis Republican, a
leading administration paper, has the
news from Washington that the mis-
taken policy (which has "restored" SO
much land to the public domain) was
nallv the work OF rascally Rrpuh.
can subordinate in the General Land
Office, whom Sparks ought to have
snl>sed long ago. at is quite com
,nonly stated about the Interior De.
partment," We learn through the Re.
publican, '',hst Mr.. lie Barnes, for g
number of years past the chief law
CLERK of tire Land Department, is in
great part responsible for the uncom.
Portable position into which the Com.
missioner mas been brought through
his disagreement, with Secretary La
mar. The law clerk is one of the old
Republican employees and spoken oI
nv those who are familiar with him az
man of unques;ionahle ability, Of
keen and subtitle intellect. but hardl,
SAT-. aud prudent adviser No, +,
few Of the friends of General Spark.
express regret tina, he should have
had so close in his counsels a Repuh'
| Iiesn subordinate whose advice Wa,
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-11-30
LEWIS l. CLARKE.
they Did Not Come to Oregon Until
the End Of the Year 1909.

A correspondent asks: "Were not
Lewis 4 Clarke the first white men to
set foot in Oregou?" and he wishes
the answer published in tho columns
Of the TINES.
No. Captains Meriwether Lewis
and William Clarke did not star. on
their exploring expedition across the
continent until 1903, nor reach Oregon
until October, 1905.
Prior TO that time the French Jesu
its of what is now known as the Prov
ince of Quebec, in the Dominion CT
Canada, and also, the hunters and
trappers Of the Hudson's Bav Com.
pany had traversed what is now
known as the New Northwest, and
even established posts and trading
stations. The Mexicans and Span
lards had also penetrated as far as
what, is now known rs British Colum.
bia; and some of the explorers sent
out from Europe as James
Cook, for lnstance-had doubtless
"set foot" on Oregon soil. 1t is even
more than likely tina, several of the
whaling and other vessels sent out
from the Atlantic seaboard had landed
in Oregon; otherwise the foundation
Of Astoria, Oregon, in 1871, BY John
Jacob Astor, of New York City, could
hardly have been made a. as early a
date.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-11-30

From the Western Division, No. $40
Bush street, San Francisco, of the
National Surgical Institute, will be at
the Alturss c'otel. Haley, November
24,h and 25th, and at the Overland
Il"use, Boise City, November Goth
aud nth, 1887.
Persons suffering from diseases of
ne spine, h,p, limbs, or any bodily
irfarmltv, paralysis, piles, Gstula, sex
azl or chrome diseases, should avail
themselves Of this opportunity.
References given throughout the
Uai.ed STATES. Consultation free.